Events
April Meeting
West Side Church Melody Road, London, United KingdomThe Thames Tideway Project. Colin Murphy (Senior Engineer) and Hannah Shroot (Media Relations Lead) from Tideway will talk to us about the 25km Super Sewer cureently being built at a great depth alongside the Thames. This affects us with access points in our area (including King Georges Park) and the expected improvements to water quality in the … Continue reading "April Meeting"
May Meeting
West Side Church Melody Road, London, United KingdomWandsworth Society's Arts Fringe Meeting. MUSIC FOR MINDS This Society event, which is also part of the Wandsworth Arts Fringe Festival, will be led by the Music Director and Accompanist from Wigmore Hall’s “Singing with Friends” initiative for people living with dementia and their families. It was launched in 2017 in partnership with Resonate Arts. … Continue reading "May Meeting"
Hustings for the European Elections.
St Anne's Church 182 St Ann's |Hill, Wandsworth, London, United KingdomThe Wandsworth Society are joining with the Putney Society to hold hustings for the European Parliament elections. The line up will be (in alphabetical order of party): Conservatives - Scott Pattenden, MEP candidate for London Greens - Gulnar Hasnain, MEP candidate for London Labour - Cllr Fleur Anderson, Wandsworth Councillor (Bedford ward) Lib Dems - … Continue reading "Hustings for the European Elections."
A Slice of Wandsworth Town’s History
In front of Book Hous Top of East HillAs part of the Wandsworth Heritage Festival, David Kirk will lead a short walk down East Hill to the High Street, discussing a variety of sites nearby of entertainment, 'recreation' of all sorts, some listed buildings, the Huguenot past and the changing character of the area. Meet at Huguenot Place in front of Book House, … Continue reading "A Slice of Wandsworth Town’s History"
June Meeting: The Restoration of Fulham Palace
West Side Church Melody Road, London, United KingdomThe renovation of Fulham Palace and its garden. Alexis Haslam, Fulham Palace's Community Archaeologist, will give us an illustrated talk on the restoration project - which is curently underway - and the discoveries that have been made.
Walk around the Carshalton Lavender Fields.
Rose Harley will lead an easy, flat, 6 mile walk around the Carshalton Lavender Fields and Oaks Park. The lavender is expected to be in bloom, with a wonderful smell. No booking required; meet outside M&S Simply Food in Clapham Junction Station at 9.30am. I
Society Sunday Soiree
14 Patten Road, LondonThere will be a Summer Soiree on Sunday 14 July. This is an evening of piano music from Valentin Schiedermayer, German-born but now based in London. The varied programme is to be confirmed. Due to limited space booking is required on wandsworth.society@mac.com; payment on the door.
Fulham Palace: Self Guided Visit
All Saints Church North end of Putney BridgeFollowing the June talk about Fulham Palace there will be a group outing to Fulham Palace for an informal, sociable, visit and afternoon tea. We have decided not to take a guided tour but to go and explore the restoration for ourselves. Meet in the tranquil All Saints Churchyard (close to the 220/270 bus stop) … Continue reading "Fulham Palace: Self Guided Visit"
Summer Social Event: Friday 19 July 7.30pm
Come to the Naturescope Centre for our Summer evening social. This is an informal occasion for meeting other people and chatting with friends, old and new. There will be a buffet supper and entertainment from Ian Keable, comedy magician and mind reader, and entertainer - and we hope for a beautiful evening like last year. … Continue reading "Summer Social Event: Friday 19 July 7.30pm"
Walk around Ruislip Lido
Rose Harley will lead a Summer walk around the attractive Ruislip Woods and Lido, Northwood Hills. This is 6 miles long and almost all of the walk is in fine woodland, including Mad Bess Wood. There are some undulations. We travel to West Ruislip and return from Northwood Hills. Meet at Clapham Junction Station outside … Continue reading "Walk around Ruislip Lido"